By A wide range of Israeli wines from artisan vineyards are available at 12 Chairs Cafe to complement the delectable assortment of Israeli and Middle Eastern meals such as the shakshuka, jacnun, and hamin. Freshness and high quality from domestic and international markets are important to 12 Chairs Café. While spices, pickles, labneh cheese, tahini, and other delicacies are also shipped from Israel, pita bread is flown in and baked on location.
12 Chairs Cafe Menu
Cold Drinks
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| Iced Mint Tea | 6 |
| Soda | 5 |
| Freshly Squeezed Juice | 7 |
| Sparkling Water | 5 |
Hot Drinks
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| Coffee | 4 |
| Espresso | 5 |
| Americano/Cappucino/ Latte | 6 |
| Tea With Fresh Mint | 6 |
| Herbal Tea | 5 |
Sweets
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| Knafeh (kadayifi, gabneh cheese, orange blossom syrup, pistachios) | 16 |
| Chocolate Mousse (Belgian chocolate, brandy, angel-hair style halva, pistachios) | 14 |
| Cheesecake (Israeli style cheesecake served with fresh strawberries) | 12 |
| Cheese Blintzes (Eastern-European blintzes, filled with ricotta cheese) | 13 |
| Malabi (Coconut milk pudding with pomegranate syrup, coconut flakes, pistachios) | 13 |
Weekend Specials
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| Jachnun (hand-rolled Yemenite dough, date honey, served with a hard-boiled egg and crushed tomato) | 14 |
| Masabacha (chickpeas, tahini, spicy lemon, cumin, onion, brown egg) | 16 |
| Hamin (Jewish stew, meat, bone marrow, potatoes, beans, parsley, hard-boiled egg) | 24 |
Eggs & Omelettes
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| Israeli Breakfast (Two eggs, Israeli salad, cheese dips, bread, coffe/fresh juice) | 25 |
| Shakshuka (Two poached eggs, spicy Moroccan tomato sauce, Feta chese, Merguez) | 20 |
| Eggs Siniya (two sunny side eggs cooked with Tahini sauce, served with Israeli salad, green olives, pita bread) | 16 |
| Borek (Traditional cigar dough, potato puree, runny eggs) | 15 |
| Avocado Toast (Avocado, harissa flakes, feta cheese, eggs) | 19 |
| Western Omelette (Tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, peppers, ham) | 15 |
| Smoked Salmon Scrumbled (soft scrambled eggs, toasted challah bread, smoked salmon, capers) | 17 |
| Egg White Omelette (Scallion, fresh herbs) | 16 |
Hot Dishes
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| Arayes (grilled pita bread, minced lamb, spicy chery tomato salad, tahini) | 23 |
| Sea Bream A La Plancha (mashed potatoes, fresh herbs, salad, harissa lemon sauce) | 27 |
| Shipudim (two grilled chicken skewers, cpicy cherry tomato salad, tahini, potato wedges) | 26 |
| Chicken Schnitzel (mashed potatoes, honey mustard dressing) | 25 |
| Grilled Chicken (potato wedges, honey mustard dressing) | 24 |
| Chicken Liver (onion saute, mashed potatoes) | 22 |
| Stuffed Cabbage (ground chicken, rice, vegetables, mashed potatoes) | 22 |
| Pino’s Burger (secret recipe burger with 12 chairs special dressing, brioche bun, sweet potato fries, American cheese) | 25 |
| 12 Chairs Lamburger (middle Eastern spices, Feta cheese, red onion, Israeli pickles, spicy mayo, brioche bun, hand cut fries) | 25 |
| Moroccan Fish (sea brim filet, spicy Moroccan tomato sauce, couscous) | 25 |
| Vegetarian Couscous (cooked vegetables in Midle Eastern broth, couscous) | 22 |
| Yemenite Chicken Soup (chicken soup wirth Middle-Eastern spices) | 12 |
Small Plates
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| Labaneh (Yogurt cheese, olive oil, Za’Atar) | 8 |
| Babaganoush (Grilled eggplant, garlic oil, aioli) | 8 |
| Matbucha (Tomatoes, garlic, green peppers) | 8 |
| Tabouli Salad (Bulgur, cucumber, onion, fresh herbs, pine nuts, pistachios) | 8 |
| Falafel & Tahini (Falafel, tomato tahini, garlic, parsley) | 8 |
| Israeli Pickles (cucumbers, olives, pepper) | 8 |
In The Middle
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| Dreamy Calloumi (grileld Halloumi, tomatoes, Za’atar, garlic confit) | 15 |
| Cauliflower (with fresh oregano, jalapeno peppers, red onion, tahini sauce) | 15 |
| Beets Salad (with fresh herbs, garlic, pinen nuts, goat cheese) | 15 |
| Baladi Eggplant (tahini, pine nuts) | 16 |
| Sammy’s Lamb Kebabs (Middle Eastern spices, grilled pita bread, tahini sauce) | 17 |
| Pelemi (Russian meat dumplings, sour cream) | 17 |
| Pierogi (Russian potato dumplings, fried onion, sour cream) | 17 |
Sweet Mornings
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| French Toast (challah bread, fresh seasonal fruits, cinnamon) | 16 |
| Pancakes (served with seasonal fruits) | 15 |
| Oatmeal (served with seasonal fruits and cinnamon) | 12 |
| Granola (served with seasonal fruits and yogurt) | 12 |
Sandwiches
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| Pita Schnitzel (chicken schnitzel, eggplants, pickles, matbucha, tahini) | 17 |
| Pita Tunisian (Tunisian tuna salad, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, harissa, tahini) | 16 |
| Pita Sabich (fried eggplants, hard-boiled eggs, Israeli salad mixed herbs, Amba, tahini) | 15 |
| Grilled Chicken (Ciabatta bread, honey mustard, mixed green vegetable, tomatoes) | 17 |
| “Acme” Smoked Salmon (Ciabatta bread, scallion, cream cheese, tomato red onion, capers) | 18 |
Hummus
| Dish | Price (in $) |
| Hummus | 12 |
| Hummus Falafel | 16 |
| Hummus Mushrooms and Onions | 15 |
| Hummus Meat (ground beef, pine nuts, mushrooms) | 17 |
12 Chairs Cafe Locations
12 Chairs Cafe has two main outlets. They are in:
56 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, United States (open from 8 am to 11 pm every day): Contact – +1 212-254-8640
342 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States (open from 8 am to 11 pm every day): Contact – +1 347-227-7077
12 Chairs Cafe Reviews: What Customers Have To Say
Various people who visited this cafe have written many reviews about it on TripAdvisor. Here’s a quick rundown of some positive and negative reviews.
Here’s a 5-star positive review from New York (26th September 2022):
“A very cozy and authentic place to try Israeli food in the West Village! Friends recommended this place for a while, so I decided to try it out, and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is often packed, so better to make a reservation, especially for brunch. Keep in mind that the tables are really close to each other! But I guess that’s quite common for Manhattan. Ellen provided excellent service and recommendations: we had their signature Hummus (a Must!!!) served with the most delicious warm pita bread, along with cauliflower, for starters, and shared chicken liver and lamb burger for our entrees. The potatoes served as a side with the burger were phenomenal! The portions are also very generous! So we ended up packing most of the food to go. Oh, and they serve Israeli wines too! We tried Vitkin Pinot noir, which was a great pairing to our dinner. Overall, great place great vibe, and great service! Come check it out!” by - Daria 👩
However, not all visitors had a positive experience like the person above did. Many people have various complaints about ths place as well. Here’s a 1-star negative review (3rd November 2019):
“We just sat down, we barely got a chance to look at the menu, and the waitress came in to take our order. My friend who ordered Last got her food first, then five minutes later the second person and 10 minutes the 3rd, three of us were watching them eating and finishing the meal, we had to complain, the 4th person's order finally came out 45 minutes later and then the 5th person food was out, I didn’t receive my order, everybody in the table was ready to leave so I asked for the check and with the check come to my order. I kindly said that I was done!!! The waitress had an attitude and was impatient. On top of that, they charge you a 30% gratuity. So obnoxious will never go back!” by - Iliezim 👦
Some Of The Best Israeli Food Restaurants In New York
If you love having Israeli dishes in 12 Chairs Cafe and want to try more such places that serve Israeli food in and around New York then you must visit these places. These places are all located in New York and serve various types of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes including Israeli food.
Shuka
Shuka is a restaurant in New York that’s known for serving mouthwatering Israeli dishes along with delicious cocktails. The cocktails from Shuka combined with the Israeli dishes they serve offer comfort instantly. The dining experience of this place is also excellent with accommodating and kind servers.
Shuka also has a breakfast and brunch menu. The restaurant opens on weekdays from 12 p.m to 4 p.m. while during dinner they open from 5pm to 11pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, Shuka operates from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while for dinner they open from 5pm to 10pm.
If you visit this place, definitely try their whipped feta, labne, za’atar fries, chicken shawarma and baba ganoush.
Miznon
Miznon is another restaurant that serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. They are well known for their Mediterranean style sandwiches. Some of their popular dishes that you can try are folded cheeseburger, rib eye minute steak sandwich, falafel burger, lamb kebab pita and slow cooked beef.
The restaurant opens from 11am to 9 pm during weekdays and Sundays while on Saturdays and Fridays they remain open till 10 pm. If you are a vegan or vegetarian you will find several dishes suitable for your diet.
Taboonette
Taboonette is another Mediterranean restaurant that opens its doors from 10am and closes at 10 pm everyday. You can try hummus bowl Kruveet, falafel pan, salmon pita, chicken shawarma pita, roasted cauliflower pita sandwich, and chicken shawarma pan.
Shukette
Shukette is another Middle Eastern restaurant that was started by people who started Shuka. Shukette opened their doors only during dinners from 5 pm to 11pm.
You can try their popular Israeli dishes like Lafa, Tahini Soft Serve, Joojeh chicken, Crispy Fairytale eggplant, Roasted Cauliflower, Smoked Arctic Char, Steak Shish Kebab and Fish in a cage.
Mesiba
Mesiba offers several Middle Eastern dishes that you can try. You can try the Fennel salad, lamb neck, Frena, chicken Musakhan, Baba Ganoush, kreplach, mushroom shawarma, grilled octopus, and ktzitzot.
You can also try Gazoz, a middle eastern drink and end your dinner or lunch with Knafeh, a middle eastern dessert. Mesiba also serves different types of cocktails and has a cocktail bar within the restaurant.
Some other restaurants you can try are:
K’Far – Brooklyn
Laser Wolf
Cafe Mogador
Port Sa’id Nish Nush
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):-
Some questions asked by people interested in visiting 12 Chairs Cafe are:
Ans: Yes, 12 Chairs Cafe has arrangements for outdoor seating on both of its outlets. This is the preferred place to sit for many and have morning breakfast and coffee!
Ans: Yes, 12 Chairs Cafe offers takeaway services as well. You can simply order the food, wait for some time, and your food will be prepared and packed in no time!
Final Verdict: Is 12 Chairs Cafe Worth It?
According to the reviews that I have read so far, I believe 12 Chairs Cafe is a place that you can visit. It’s best to visit this place with family members and friends for a hearty breakfast. You will get lots iof traditional Israeli food, along with a great assortment of drinks and other dishes as well.
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